CVE-2026-97319
Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in PowerPress Podcasting WordPress Plugin

Publication date: 2026-09-27

Last updated on: 2026-09-27

Assigner: WPScan

Description
The PowerPress Podcasting plugin by Blubrry WordPress plugin before 11.17.2 does not sanitize and escape a block attribute before outputting it in a page, which could allow users with the contributor role and above to perform Stored Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

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Published
2026-09-27
Last Modified
2026-09-27
Generated
2026-09-27
AI Q&A
2026-09-27
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-97319
EUVD
EUVD-2026-87903

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Vendor Product Version / Range
blubrry powerpress to 11.17.2 (exc)

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CWE-UNKNOWN

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Executive Summary

This is a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the PowerPress Podcasting plugin for WordPress. It occurs because the plugin does not properly sanitize and escape a block attribute before displaying it on a page. This allows users with contributor roles or higher to inject malicious scripts that are stored and executed when others view the page.

Detection Guidance

Check if the PowerPress plugin version is below 11.17.2. Inspect WordPress pages using the Podcast Player Block for unusual scripts in page source or rendered output. Look for stored XSS payloads in block attributes.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user sessions, deface websites, or redirect visitors to malicious sites. Users with contributor roles or above could inject scripts that execute when other users view affected pages, potentially compromising their data or accounts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to data breaches, which may violate GDPR or HIPAA requirements for protecting user data. If exploited, it could result in unauthorized access to personal or sensitive information, leading to legal penalties or compliance violations.

Mitigation Strategies

Update the PowerPress plugin to version 11.17.2 or later immediately. Remove or restrict contributor-level users temporarily if suspicious activity is detected. Monitor pages using the Podcast Player Block for unexpected scripts.

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